Ultrasound Technologist

Responsible for providing quality patient care while producing ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The responsibilities also include completing scans effectively and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of patient care possible in order to provide the most remarkable patient experience.

Essential Functions

Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients

Explain procedures to patients taking into consideration physical and emotional needs

Independently perform Ultrasound exams on patients providing high quality images

Records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation

Assists physician in needle biopsies, etc.

Maintains pertinent records

Education

Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required

Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Radiologic Technologist [State License] - preferred

Sonographer [State License] - preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Experience ultrasound scanning experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good communication skills.

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.

Good business acumen skills.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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